2016: Saw action in seven games in a reserve role on the defensive line . . . Recorded four tackles, including a season-high two against Louisiana-Monroe.

2015: Did not play in any games . . . Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll and A-State Athletics Director's Honor Roll member.

2014: Played in 10 games as a redshirt freshman, including two as a starter (Idaho and Texas State) . . . Recorded 15 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss of two yards and one forced fumble (versus Appalachian State) . . . Posted at least one tackle in six games and multiple stops in five, including a season-high five agains Texas State . . . Season-high 1.0 tackle for loss recorded against Appalachian State . . . Moved from offensive line to defensive line during A-State's 2014 spring camp.

2013: Redshirted and participated on the scout team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Varsity letterman at Marion High School.

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 12, 1995 . . . Son of Brenda Jones and Clifford Thomas Sr . . . General Studies major . . . Participated in A-State Athletics' study abroad trip to London in the summer of 2017.